Perched on the southern volcanic cliffs above the port of Funchal, Pestana Casino Park represents a historic confluence of modernist master Oscar Niemeyer, subtropical parkland by Roberto Burle Marx, and Portugal’s premier island casino resort.
From the sweeping curve of Niemeyer’s glass facade to the gaming rooms of Casino da Madeira, navigate each facet of Funchal’s most celebrated clifftop complex.
Accommodation
Every south-facing room enjoys sweeping verandas framing cruise liners departing Funchal harbour. Analyze layout specifications, acoustic insulation, and sunrise exposures.
Detailed Room Guide →
Gaming & Shows
The circular gaming venue houses European and American roulette tables, blackjack stations, contemporary video slots, and the iconic Copacabana nightclub.
Gaming & Nightlife Guide →
Wellness
Unwind along the expansive outdoor freshwater pool, an indoor heated leisure basin, dry sauna, steam room, and Roberto Burle Marx landscaped botanic grounds.
Pool & Spa Insights →
Gastronomy
From Madeira black scabbard fish with fried banana to dry Sercial aperitifs, evaluate the breakfast terraces, Bahia show restaurant, and sunset cocktail lounges.
Culinary Reviews →
Island Itineraries
Explore the resort's immediate neighborhood: Santa Maria street art, Monte cable car, Ribeiro Frio levada trails, and catamaran marine dolphin observation trips.
Regional Guide →Commissioned in the late 1960s and completed in 1976 alongside Portuguese master architect Alfredo Viana de Lima, the Pestana Casino Park complex remains the sole large-scale project by Brazilian visionary Oscar Niemeyer on Portuguese soil.
Rather than adopting the tiered mock-Mediterranean silhouettes typical of mid-century southern European beach hotels, Niemeyer integrated a curvilinear monolithic hotel block with an eye-shaped casino dome and an adjoining cylinder auditorium. The stark concrete lines are intentionally balanced by lush endemic plants, volcanic stone retaining walls, and broad pedestrian terraces overlooking the Port of Funchal.
Sinuous Modernism
The gentle curve of the main residential block optimizes natural light while channeling Atlantic breezes across the cliff.